--- title: Gladney Blog | Advocacy (2) description: Advocacy | Gladney Center for Adoption's Blog for adoption information, adoption stories, and information about the adoption process. (2) --- [![Gladney Center for Adoption](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/hubfs/Adoptionsbygladney_November2017/Images/gladney-logo.svg "Gladney Center for Adoption")](http://adoptionsbygladney.com) - [I'm Pregnant](https://gladneyadoption.com) - [I Want To Adopt](https://adoptionsbygladney.com/i-want-to-adopt) - [Post Adoption Support](https://adoptionsbygladney.com/post-adoption-support) - [About](https://adoptionsbygladney.com/about) - [Resources](https://adoptionsbygladney.com/resources) - [Contact](https://adoptionsbygladney.com/contact) - [I'm Pregnant](https://gladneyadoption.com) - [I Want To Adopt](https://adoptionsbygladney.com/i-want-to-adopt) - [Post Adoption Support](https://adoptionsbygladney.com/post-adoption-support) - [About](https://adoptionsbygladney.com/about) - [Resources](https://adoptionsbygladney.com/resources) - [Contact](https://adoptionsbygladney.com/contact) # Gladney Blog ## [Call To Action: Every Child Deserves A Loving & Caring Family](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/call-to-action-every-child-deserves-a-loving-caring-family) Posted by [Heidi Bruegel Cox](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/author/heidi-bruegel-cox) on 6/28/18, 2:02 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/hubfs/Blog/Heidi%20and%20Profession%20Bartholet.jpg)](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/call-to-action-every-child-deserves-a-loving-caring-family) *Every child deserves a loving and caring family. Every child. Everywhere.* [Read More](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/call-to-action-every-child-deserves-a-loving-caring-family) 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/call-to-action-every-child-deserves-a-loving-caring-family#comments-listing) Topics: [Advocacy](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/tag/advocacy) ## [Collaborative Event Raises Awareness for Child Abuse Prevention Month](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/collaborative-event-child-abuse-prevention-month) Posted by [Gladney Center for Adoption](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/author/gladney-center-for-adoption) on 4/4/18, 3:00 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://d1p42fqrbwqdsw.cloudfront.net/campaigns/background_images/000/069/207/web/ACH_Thunderclap__Campaign_1200x628_0318.png?1522346361)](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/collaborative-event-child-abuse-prevention-month) ### Child Abuse Prevention ##### **WHAT:** Six local social service agencies are hosting a collaborative event aimed at increasing awareness of child maltreatment during Child Abuse Prevention Month on April 4. *For the Sake of the Children* is a joint effort of ACH Child and Family Services, Alliance For Children, CASA of Tarrant County, Gladney Center for Adoption, Lena Pope and The Parenting Center. A panel discussion featuring the chief executive from each organization will explore how each agency and the community can work together to prevent child abuse. It will be followed by a networking hour. The event is an informative kickoff to Child Abuse Prevention Month, offering ways for the community to get involved. [Read More](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/collaborative-event-child-abuse-prevention-month) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/collaborative-event-child-abuse-prevention-month#comments-listing) Topics: [Advocacy](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/tag/advocacy), [Child Abuse Prevention](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/tag/child-abuse-prevention) ## [80% Decline in International Adoptions to the U.S.](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/decline-international-adoptions-to-us) Posted by [Heidi Bruegel Cox](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/author/heidi-bruegel-cox) on 3/27/18, 1:26 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/hubfs/international-adoption-decline.png)](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/decline-international-adoptions-to-us) According to the [latest report](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/state-department-chokes-international-adoption) published by the U.S. Department of State, International Adoptions continue to decline to the U.S., with another drop reported for 2017.  Since the peak in 2004, we have seen an 80% decline in [international adoptions](https://adoptionsbygladney.com/i-want-to-adopt/international) to the U.S.   [Read More](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/decline-international-adoptions-to-us) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/decline-international-adoptions-to-us#comments-listing) Topics: [Advocacy](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/tag/advocacy), [Legislative](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/tag/legislative), [Intercountry Adoption](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/tag/intercountry-adoption) ## [What We're Reading: State Department Chokes International Adoption](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/state-department-chokes-international-adoption) Posted by [Heidi Bruegel Cox](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/author/heidi-bruegel-cox) on 3/20/18, 1:14 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/hubfs/Wallpapers/Tablet_AdoptionAdvocate_IAmGladney.jpg)](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/state-department-chokes-international-adoption) Yesterday, [The Federalist](http://thefederalist.com) published an article regarding the State Department making international adoption rarer and more expensive than ever to consolidate government control over private agencies. Please read ["Bucking Trump Deregulation Agenda, State Department Chokes International Adoption"](http://thefederalist.com/2018/03/19/bucking-trump-deregulation-agenda-state-department-chokes-international-adoption/).  [Read More](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/state-department-chokes-international-adoption) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/state-department-chokes-international-adoption#comments-listing) Topics: [Advocacy](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/tag/advocacy), [Legislative](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/tag/legislative), [Suggested Reading](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/tag/suggested-reading) ## [Equal Protection for Adopted Adults](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/equal-protection-for-adopted-adults) Posted by [Heidi Bruegel Cox](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/author/heidi-bruegel-cox) on 3/14/18, 3:45 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/hubfs/Image.jpeg)](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/equal-protection-for-adopted-adults) Positive news for [internationally adopted adults](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/adopted-persons-deserve-equal-protection) who fall into loophole, but we still need your help! [Read More](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/equal-protection-for-adopted-adults) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/equal-protection-for-adopted-adults#comments-listing) Topics: [Advocacy](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/tag/advocacy), [Legislative](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/tag/legislative) ## [Advocating for Children](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/advocating-for-children) Posted by [Heidi Bruegel Cox](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/author/heidi-bruegel-cox) on 2/11/18, 12:06 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/hubfs/Heidi%20Cox-40.jpg)](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/advocating-for-children) Nothing is more important than our children, and no role is more significant than advocating for children, especially the most vulnerable children who have suffered abuse or neglect or who have been removed from their biological families.  [Read More](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/advocating-for-children) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/advocating-for-children#comments-listing) Topics: [Advocacy](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/tag/advocacy), [Legislative](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/tag/legislative) ## [Call To Action: Internationally Adopted Persons Who Fell Into Loophole](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/internationally-adopted-persons-loophole) Posted by [Heidi Bruegel Cox](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/author/heidi-bruegel-cox) on 2/9/18, 8:37 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](http://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn1.hubspot.com/StockImages/Working%20Hard/7K0A0606.jpg)](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/internationally-adopted-persons-loophole) As Congress works to resolve the important issues around DACA, please do not forget another group of foreign-born children who were brought into United States legally, and adopted by U.S citizens, yet do not have U.S. citizenship.   There are the internationally adopted persons who fell into a loophole that was created when Congress passed the Child Citizenship Act of 2000.  (Read [Adopted Persons Deserve Equal Protection](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/adopted-persons-deserve-equal-protection).) [Read More](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/internationally-adopted-persons-loophole) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/internationally-adopted-persons-loophole#comments-listing) Topics: [Advocacy](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/tag/advocacy), [Legislative](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/tag/legislative), [Intercountry Adoption](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/tag/intercountry-adoption) ## [Adopted Persons Deserve Equal Protection](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/adopted-persons-deserve-equal-protection) Posted by [Heidi Bruegel Cox](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/author/heidi-bruegel-cox) on 2/6/18, 7:02 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/hubfs/Wallpapers/Gladney-Desktop-Dec17_NewLogo_Blue-4.jpg)](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/adopted-persons-deserve-equal-protection) ### ALL ADOPTED PERSONS DESERVE EQUAL PROTECTION UNDER U.S. LAW > *"100 years ago, children who were adopted were not automatically able to inherit from their adoptive parents in the same way biological children were. Today, we cannot imagine how adopted children could have fewer rights than other children born into a family. Unfortunately, another significant discrepancy continues to exist for certain internationally adopted persons:  A child who was adopted in complete compliance with U.S. law and the laws of the birth country may not be a U.S. citizen, even though the person’s sibling, who was born in the same foreign country to the U.S. parents, would be a full U.S. citizen.**Now as adults, one sibling has all the rights of U.S. citizenship, while the adopted sibling may not have automatic rights of citizenship, and is vulnerable to deportation."* [Read More](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/adopted-persons-deserve-equal-protection) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/adopted-persons-deserve-equal-protection#comments-listing) Topics: [Advocacy](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/tag/advocacy), [Legislative](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/tag/legislative), [Intercountry Adoption](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/tag/intercountry-adoption) ## [What We're Reading: The Opioid Epidemic and Foster Care - Brookings Report](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/opioid-epeidemic-foster-care) Posted by [Heidi Bruegel Cox](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/author/heidi-bruegel-cox) on 2/2/18, 7:22 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/hubfs/Heidi%20Cox-40.jpg)](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/opioid-epeidemic-foster-care) I recently read "The foster care system was unprepared for the last drug epidemic—let’s not repeat history", by [Jeremy Kohomban](https://www.brookings.edu/author/jeremy-kohomban/), [Jennifer Rodriguez](https://www.brookings.edu/author/jennifer-rodriguez/), and [Ron Haskins](https://www.brookings.edu/experts/ron-haskins/). [Read More](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/opioid-epeidemic-foster-care) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/opioid-epeidemic-foster-care#comments-listing) Topics: [Advocacy](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/tag/advocacy), [Foster Care System](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/tag/foster-care-system) ## [What We're Reading: Ethiopia Bans Intercountry Adoption](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/ethiopia-bans-intercountry-adoption) Posted by [Heidi Bruegel Cox](https://blog.adoptionsbygladney.com/author/heidi-bruegel-cox) on 1/11/18, 2:29 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Yesterday, the National Council for Adoption shared the news that Ethiopia is choosing to ban intercountry adoption.  NCFA's Ryan Hanlon **[joined BBC World Service Radio](http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w172vtw8bsr2lhq#play)** to discuss how this decision places unparented children at risk in the [Adoption Council Blog](http://www.adoptioncouncil.org/blog). 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